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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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