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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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