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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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