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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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