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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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