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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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