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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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