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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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