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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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