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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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