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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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