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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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