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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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