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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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