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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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