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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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