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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. 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 commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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