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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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