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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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