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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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