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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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