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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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