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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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