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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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