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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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