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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate 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 MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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