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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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