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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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