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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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