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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take 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 normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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