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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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