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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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