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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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