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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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