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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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