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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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