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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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