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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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