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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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