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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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