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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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