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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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