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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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