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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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