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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible 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 MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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