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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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