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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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