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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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