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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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