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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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