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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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