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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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