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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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