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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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