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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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