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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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