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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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