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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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