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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in 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 normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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