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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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