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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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