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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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