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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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