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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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