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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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