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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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