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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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