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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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