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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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