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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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