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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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