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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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