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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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