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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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