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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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