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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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