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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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