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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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