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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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