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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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