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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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