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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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