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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate 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 MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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