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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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 customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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