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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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