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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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