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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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