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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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