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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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