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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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