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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people 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 online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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