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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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