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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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