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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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