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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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