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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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