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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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