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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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