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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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