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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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