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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants 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 are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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