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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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