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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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