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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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