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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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