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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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