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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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