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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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