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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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