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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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