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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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