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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. 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 MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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