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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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