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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about 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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