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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of 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 massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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