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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around 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. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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