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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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