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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around 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 massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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