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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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