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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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