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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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