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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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