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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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