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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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