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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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