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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants 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 massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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