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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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