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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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