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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the 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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