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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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