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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants 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 MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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