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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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