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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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