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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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