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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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