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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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