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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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