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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about 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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