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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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