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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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