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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important 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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