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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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