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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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