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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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