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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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