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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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