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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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