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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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