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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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