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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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