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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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