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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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