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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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