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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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