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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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