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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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