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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans all around the world 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 massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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