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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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