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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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