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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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