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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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