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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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