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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world 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. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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