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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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