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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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