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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered students in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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