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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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