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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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