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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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