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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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