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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education 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 compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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