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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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