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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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