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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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