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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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