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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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