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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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