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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. 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. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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