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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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