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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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