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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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