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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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