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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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