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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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