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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part 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 classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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