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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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