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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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