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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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