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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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