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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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