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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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