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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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