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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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