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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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