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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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