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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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