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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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