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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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