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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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