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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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