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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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