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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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