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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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