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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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