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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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