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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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