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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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