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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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