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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take 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 (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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