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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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