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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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