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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth 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. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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