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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes 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 courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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