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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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