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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for people 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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