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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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