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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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