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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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