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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part 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 online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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