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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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