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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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