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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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