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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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