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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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