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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world 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 massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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