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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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