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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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