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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver 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. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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