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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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