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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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