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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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