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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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