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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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