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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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