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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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