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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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