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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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