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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take 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 commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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