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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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