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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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