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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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