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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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