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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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