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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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