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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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