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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key 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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