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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes 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. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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