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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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