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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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