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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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