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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes 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 commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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