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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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