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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans 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 MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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