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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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