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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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