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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver 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. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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