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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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