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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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