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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part 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 usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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