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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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