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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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