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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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