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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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