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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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