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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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