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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people 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 online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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