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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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