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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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