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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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