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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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