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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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