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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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