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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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