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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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