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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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