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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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