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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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