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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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