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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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