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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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