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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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