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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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