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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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