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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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