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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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