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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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