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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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