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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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