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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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