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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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