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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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