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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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