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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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