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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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