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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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