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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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