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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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