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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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