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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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