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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations 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. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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