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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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