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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part 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 ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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