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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for 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 massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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