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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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