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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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