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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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