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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of 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. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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