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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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