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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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