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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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