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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of 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. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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