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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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