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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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