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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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