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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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