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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major 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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