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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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