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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major 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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