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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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