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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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