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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners 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 massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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