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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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