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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major 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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