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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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