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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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