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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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