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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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