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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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