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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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