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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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