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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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