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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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