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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in 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 online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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