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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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