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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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