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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver 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. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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