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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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