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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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