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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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