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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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