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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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