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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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