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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled 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. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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