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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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