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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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