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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over 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. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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