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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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