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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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