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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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