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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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