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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate 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 MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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