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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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