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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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