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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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