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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world 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 online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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