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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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