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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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