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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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