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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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