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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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