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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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