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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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