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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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