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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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