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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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