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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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