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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around 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. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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