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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the 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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