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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over 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. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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