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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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