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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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