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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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