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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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