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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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