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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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