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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners 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 online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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