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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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