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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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