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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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