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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth 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 MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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