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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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