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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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