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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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