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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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