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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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