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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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