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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)