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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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