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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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