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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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