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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part 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 massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies 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 handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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