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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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