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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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