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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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