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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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