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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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