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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people 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. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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