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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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