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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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