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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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