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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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