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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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