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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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