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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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