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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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