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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students 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 MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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