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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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