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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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