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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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