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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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