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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around 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. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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