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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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