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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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