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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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