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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver 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 massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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