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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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