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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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