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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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