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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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