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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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