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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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