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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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