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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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