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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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