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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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