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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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