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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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