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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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 normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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