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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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