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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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