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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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