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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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