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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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