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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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