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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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