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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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