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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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