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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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