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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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