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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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