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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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