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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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