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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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