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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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