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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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