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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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