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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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