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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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