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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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