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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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