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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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