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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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