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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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