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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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