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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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