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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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