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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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