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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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