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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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