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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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