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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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