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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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