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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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