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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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