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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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