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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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 commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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