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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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