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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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