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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of 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. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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