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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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