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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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