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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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