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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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