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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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