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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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