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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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