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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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