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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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