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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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