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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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