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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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