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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores 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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