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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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