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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. 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 free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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