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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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