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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. 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 MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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