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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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