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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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