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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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