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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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