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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate 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 customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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