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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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