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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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