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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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