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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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