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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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