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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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