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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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