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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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