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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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