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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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