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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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