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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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