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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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