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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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