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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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