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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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