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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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