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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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