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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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