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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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