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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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